Chapter 22: Sudden Increase in Spiritual Favorability
——Xiaochun, your brother is so handsome!
——Hehe, such a handsome man belongs to me, Chi Wan~
Huo Chuchun was a simple and ignorant little girl. She didn't quite understand what Chi Wan said. She looked confused and had no idea what it meant.
But she heard that Chi Wan was very happy.
As long as her sister-in-law is happy, she is happy too.
Chi Wan smiled foolishly, and Huo Chuchun laughed along with her.
Huo Chuchun also followed Chi Wan's words and said, "My eldest brother has been handsome since he was a child. He is the most handsome in our village."
The handsome brother and the beautiful sister-in-law are just right.
In a certain dimension, these two sisters-in-law were thinking of the same thing.
Huo Dongzhi, who was standing by, heard everything they said clearly.
Although he is only one year older than Huo Chuchun, he is much more mature.
If he had heard Chi Wan's words earlier, he would have sneered and laughed at her.
After all, Chi Wan was a woman with a "stain" on her body, so she was not worthy of their eldest brother.
But today...
Huo Dongzhi just sat there quietly, his eyes clear and calm.
When Huo Chuchun spoke, he even nodded slightly.
Zhang Yue'e walked past them and saw that the three of them looked hungry.
She couldn't help laughing.
Then he went back to the house, fetched a basin of melons, and stuffed a handful into each of the three people's hands.
So that they can eat while waiting.
In the kitchen at this time.
The pork belly, which had been fried until its skin was crispy, was once again taken out of the iron pan.
The pork that was previously stir-fried remains at the bottom of the pot.
Huo Nanchuan walked to the side, adjusted the fire of the firewood, and turned the big fire into a small fire.
Then--
He took some rock candy.
That was Chi Wan's advice.
She said she wanted to eat braised pork belly, fried sugar-colored, shiny, sweet and soft pork belly.
Huo Nanchuan knows how to cook this dish, and he learned it from a chef in the village who prepares wedding banquets.
But eating at home is usually not so complicated and the dishes are not so particular.
But this time it's different.
This is specially made for Chi Wan, he wants to make it taste the best.
The rock sugar is put into the hot oil and begins to melt little by little, turning into a soft, transparent syrup with a light sweetness.
Huo Nanchuan turned the syrup with a spoon and glanced at the surface.
In the dim light.
His eyes happened to meet Chi Wan, who was sitting not far away.
He saw Chi Wan looking up with her fair and delicate face, blinking her dark eyes and smiling gently at him.
That smile.
The man's heart skipped a beat when he saw this.
Huo Nanchuan's whole body tensed up and he quickly withdrew his gaze, not daring to look at her any longer.
Stir-frying the sugar color is the most difficult step in this dish.
The cooking time is very particular.
If there is not enough time, the color of the sugar will not be rich enough, and it will not look good even if it is wrapped on pork belly.
Over time, the color of the sugar will become darker and the texture will become bitter, and even the pork will have a bitter taste.
At this point, the dish was completely ruined.
Huo Nanchuan didn't want to see Chi Wan's disappointed expression, so he calmed himself and focused all his attention on the iron pot in front of him.
When the syrup boils and dense bubbles appear, it is almost done.
Put the previously fried pork belly in immediately.
The meat pieces were rolled in the syrup, and each side was coated with a layer of shiny syrup.
After that, it's easy...
Add the white wine and soy sauce back in, then pour in a bowl of water, and also some indispensable onions, ginger, garlic, and various spices.
Cover the pot and simmer.
When the water in the pot dries up and the soup becomes thick, the pork belly is stewed until it is soft and elastic, and the pot is ready.
During the simmering period.
Huo Nanchuan was not idle, he also made a few light side dishes.
The tempting aroma emanating from the iron pot becomes more intense.
Not only is the courtyard full of fragrance, but you can also smell it outside the courtyard.
It's the real meaty flavor.
People came here smelling the aroma of meat.
It was just that it wasn't the person who was cursing, but Aunt Li who lived next door to the Huo family.
Aunt Li is about the same age as Zhang Yue'e and has a nice personality.
The two families have been neighbors for more than ten years and the relationship has always been harmonious.
This afternoon during work, it was Aunt Li who went to the fields to look for Huo Nanchuan and Huo Dongzhi.
Aunt Li stood in front of the stone wall in the yard, chatting with Zhang Yue'e across the low wall.
"Your family is eating pork tonight? Are the rumors in the village true?"
Zhang Yue'e smiled happily, "Those things are true or false, I don't know what they are talking about. They have their mouths on them, let them say whatever they want, I am not involved. As for the pork... it's our Xiaowan who is so good, it's all her credit."
Aunt Li was still unfamiliar with Chi Wan's name: "Xiao Wan? Is she the new daughter-in-law of your family, the one who married the eldest brother?"
"No! Xiaowan saved up her meat coupons for a year, and she didn't even want to eat them herself, so she gave them all to her family."
As soon as Zhang Yue'e started praising Chi Wan, she couldn't stop talking and kept on talking.
"Our Xiaowan is so pretty. I have never seen such a pretty girl in this area..."
"Not only is she pretty, she's also capable! In the production team, she's the only one with the most work points. Don't you all know this..."
"I was able to eat pork during the Chinese New Year a few years ago, but I didn't expect to eat pork again today. Since Xiaowan got married, our family's life has become better..."
Aunt Li was stunned when she heard this.
She was just like the other villagers, who all believed the rumors.
Because Chi Wan was a dirty woman who had an affair with a male educated youth, Huo Nanchuan's family was poor and could not afford to marry a new wife, so he would marry her even if she was a dirty woman who could give birth to a child.
But now that I have seen the Huo family's life with my own eyes, I am aware of Zhang Yue'e's attitude.
The family lived happily together, ate pork, and lived a comfortable life!
On the contrary, those who gossip are the ones who cannot eat the grapes and say that the grapes are sour!
Aunt Li understood it thoroughly.
only……
Aunt Li lowered her voice and asked, "Didn't your eldest son date the Lu family's little daughter, Lu Xiangxiang..."
Zhang Yue'e interrupted her before she could finish her words.
"That was a long time ago! Our Nanchuan and Lu Xiangxiang are very good friends and nothing has happened. We are breaking off the engagement according to the rules. Don't talk nonsense like others do."
Cut it off completely.
Very clear.
Zhang Yue'e's tone was rarely serious.
Aunt Li immediately understood and said a little embarrassedly.
"Don't be angry, I just saw that girl from the Lu family wandering around your door before, why?"
"No, that's right! Nanchuan and Xiaowan have a good relationship! Who is Lu Xiangxiang? She is not worthy to be compared with our Xiaowan..."
The two women spoke in quiet voices.
But Chi Wan had good hearing, she heard it all clearly, and smiled unconsciously.
It feels so good to have someone like this protecting her wholeheartedly.
In the blink of an eye.
Huo Nanchuan brought the fragrant pork belly and said to everyone, "Let's eat."
The Huo family's hard-earned dinner finally started.
Aunt Li said nothing more, waved her hand and left.
Chi Wan believed that within a night, the news that their family ate pork would spread throughout the village.
Including what Zhang Yue'e said tonight.
After Aunt Li spread the word, Huo Nanchuan's reputation, which was ruined because of her, would definitely be very different.
But at this time.
Chi Wan didn't have time to think about these things, because her thoughts were all drawn away by the bowl of pork belly in the man's hand.
Eating is the emperor's big ~
…
at night.
Lingbao space.
Chi Wan took off her clothes and soaked in the Lingquan stream. The water flowed gently over her skin, just like a massage. It was so comfortable.
The water of this spiritual spring is not only comfortable to soak in, but also has the effect of strengthening the body and smoothing the skin.
Her skin is not only white but also tender.
When I touched it, it felt smooth and smooth, and it was more comfortable than touching beauty.
But Chi Wan only soaked her chest and did not dare to soak her neck in the water.
The wound on the back of her neck was slowly healing after applying medicine.
If I soak in the Lingquan stream water, I won't have even the slightest scratch when I wake up tomorrow morning, and I won't know how to explain it to Huo Nanchuan.
The man stared at her wound very closely.
Before going to bed, she reminded her to sleep on her side so as not to press on the wound.
"What a troublesome man~"
Chi Wan muttered this, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, and she was obviously smiling.
While smiling, she reached out and touched her slightly bulging belly.
It’s all Huo Nanchuan’s fault.
The bowl of braised pork belly he cooked was so delicious.
Chi Wan couldn't help it and ate three bowls of white rice in a row.
There were three bowls of rice all sticking out.
In fact, by the third bowl, Chi Wan couldn't eat anymore.
But Huo Dongzhi, who was standing by, mixed rice with rich pork belly soup. The rice was shiny and each grain was distinct. She couldn't help it and mixed the rice with the soup as well and ate all the remaining rice.
Then.
Just eat until you are full.
When she put down her chopsticks and the empty bowl, Chi Wan burped.
"belch".
A.
The other people at the table all looked up at her.
That scene was so embarrassing that Chi Wan blushed and she didn't even dare to look at the empty bowl in front of her.
There was silence at the dinner table.
Zhang Yue'e and Huo Chuchun were both trying hard to hold back their laughter, while Huo Dongzhi had an awkward expression with the corners of his mouth twitching.
Instead, Huo Nanchuan, that wooden man, was the first to laugh.
Not a teasing one.
It was a very low, soft voice, with a slightly doting smile.
Chi Wan's ears felt hot and her chest was beating like a deer.
After the two broke the silence, this little episode passed in laughter.
After dinner.
Seeing that Chi Wan was full, Huo Nanchuan took her to exercise to help digest the food.
There were no entertainment options in the backward little village. The only way to help digestion was to take a walk by the river and listen to the birds singing in the woods.
But the cool breeze at night blowing on your face, carrying a hint of early spring flower fragrance, makes you feel comfortable all over.
As the two of them walked slowly, they actually felt like they were going to grow old together.
Chi Wan would occasionally think of the kiss that Huo Nanchuan had initiated.
That kind of hot rubbing...
Intimate contact...
The atmosphere of the night is even more ambiguous and charming.
Even in the spiritual treasure space at this moment.
Whenever she thought of it, Chi Wan's reaction was shame and embarrassment, and even every cell in her body remembered the trembling numbness on Huo Nanchuan's body.
It’s so hot…
The comfortable hot spring water suddenly became hot.
Chi Wan felt her heart burning and couldn't stay in the stream any longer, so she stood up from the stream.
There is no need to wipe the wet body dry. It will become dry immediately once it touches the body.
Her skin is as white as the moon, crystal clear and tender.
Chi Wan put on her clothes quickly. Just as she buttoned the last button, her plump little ball suddenly appeared.
Because Chi Wan likes little girls, Xiao Tuan becomes a cute little girl according to her preferences.
A round head, black eyes and pink lips.
There are two dangling braids on her head.
The delicate and exquisite appearance makes people want to touch it.
Xiaotuan appeared in a hurry, and was anxious to report the news to Chi Wan.
She called out in a childish voice: "Master, Master, look! The favorability value of Lingbao Space has increased again! It has increased a lot!"
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